Back in the USA
12. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After arriving at Dulles airport we took an Uber taxi to the storage company to see our Coach for the first time in over 2 months. She still looked great, but needed to run the generator to charge theWeiterlesen
Front Royal, VA
13. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Up early & on the road again, everything seems to be working on the coach, only thing we found were a few sparrows nests in the awnings. Heading up I66 into the Shenandoah Valley to Skyline RanchWeiterlesen
Skyline Ranch Resort
15. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
This is a great place to chill, so decided to stay a few days. The temps are in the 90s, glad we have air conditioning. We've had a busy couple of days reorganising the compartments outside so we canWeiterlesen
Cleaning Day
17. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Stew's doing the outside & I'm doing inside. I've got the best deal as its mid 80'sF and sunny, but cool inside with the aircon on. Glad the icemaker is working well Stew's needing an endless supplyWeiterlesen
Walmart Shippensburg - off I81
18. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Moved north today through 26 miles of West Virginia, 12 miles of Maryland and now in Pennsylvania at our second home, Walmart. They get a good deal out of us staying overnight in their parking lot asWeiterlesen
Twin Grove RV Resort
19. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Great setting in the hills on the edge of Swatara State Park, Appalachian Trail is just south of us. Temp is still in mid 80s. Our neighbour Karl is originally from Braintree, not Essex like Stew, butWeiterlesen
Swatara SP - Appalachian Trail
22. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Still at Twin Grove RV Park, got the Bromptons out and went for a ride on the Swatara Rail Trail. Crossed the creek on the Appalachian trail bridge. Great trail through the trees, so we were in theWeiterlesen
Walmart Again
23. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Drove north up I81 to Dickson City. Overnight stop at Walmart, with dinner at the Red Robin burger joint just down the hill from our parking spot. No side walks or crossings, everyone here drivesWeiterlesen
Rest Area I87
24. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Still slowly heading north to Syracuse, NY, were not allowed to stay in Cortlandville Walmart, city rules. So stopped in a rest area for the night with a few big trucks for company. Lovely sunset !!!
Charles JohnstoneAdams ale, Stew must be chuffed at that. Great to see your travel log
Monaco International Rally
25. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Arrived at the New York State Fairgrounds just as the thunderstorms started. Efficient parking, followed a couple if guys in a golf cart to our spot in the middle of a loads of other Monaco coaches,Weiterlesen
Rally In Full Swing
28. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Busy couple of days, attending seminars to find out how our coach works. Also a good opportunity to have work done, wipers changed & our heating system serviced. Meeting and talking with lots of newWeiterlesen
Ladies Lunch
30. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
An excuse to have a gossip & also a hat competition. Sat on the table with a very interesting lady who used to go to her uncles ranch in South Dakota to move the cattle from winter to summer grazing.
Big Entertainment Night
30. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After dinner William Florian entertained us with stories & songs from the 70/80s. Bob Dylan, Peter Paul & Mary plus others. He was in the US folk band New Christie Minstrals where the likes of KennyWeiterlesen
Travelling Buddies
31. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Last dinner at the Monaco Intl rally with new friends Dan & Mary Beth, Penny & Maurice, Rachelle & Roland. Fly past of canada geese as we were walking back to our coaches.
Caravan to FMCA Rally
1. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
US style caravan setting off to West Springfield Massachusetts, 8 coaches travelling together. Just had a heavy rain shower, luckily forecast is dry for the 232 mile journey east. Rained most of theWeiterlesen
How Many Men ......
1. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
...... Does it take to put up a flag ? Arrived Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield Massachusetts. Parked with all our Monaco friends, flags belong to Roland & Rachelle from HawaiiWeiterlesen
Charles JohnstoneWhere is the Scottish Saltire? Looks just like old times only much easier to keep in touch online. Great.
It's 5 o'clock somewhere !!!
2. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Monaco group get together at Earl & Peggy's coach, bring snacks & your own drinks. Rally starts tomorrow, motorhomes of all shapes & sizes here, over 1000.
Tonight's Entertainment
4. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
2009 America's Got Talent finalists The Texas Tenors sang their socks off tonight.
Busy days at the rally, attending seminars, checking out vendors. Our bikes have been great for getting around theWeiterlesen
Coffee & Donuts !!!
5. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Every morning 7-9am.
Too Many Vendors
6. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Air con venue with coaches inside & inside the $675k coach is Stew talking to the salesman.
Early Birthday Celebration
6. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
At the Storrowton Tavern, old style English Pub. Fried Oysters, Clam Casino to start followed by shrimp pasta & broiled scallops
Food, beer & wine superb !! Beer was Sierra Nevada & Wormtown !!
Pat Corbello
Happy birthday, Stewart. Travelling agrees with you both. Looking good!
Islay View's Whisky Bar
6. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
The wee one is a Glenburgie Royal Marriage, 2 whiskies 1948 (Charles) & 1961 (Diana & Stew) !! A wee dram or 2 to celebrate Stew's birthday... it is 2am on 7th back in the UK.
Herkimer NY
7. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Yet another birthday dinner in Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill next door to our overnight campsite ...... Walmart again !!! Stew's counted 17 TV screens, doesn't know which way to look.
Charles JohnstoneIf you are planning to go to Saratoga Springs you must go to Old Saratoga Brewing... They have a tap/tasting room that does not sell beer. It's free! But they do suggest a donation... https://www.oldesaratogabrew.com
The Villages at Turning Stone
8. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Great campsite overlooking the fishing pond at RV park at Turning Stone casino. Watching Olympics on TV ... US biased, guess we'll see the Brits if they win Gold !!!
At the Casino
11. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Caught the shuttle bus to Turning Stone casino, amazed at the number of people playing the slots & tables. No gambling for us, only here to eat BBQ at the Tin Rooster, great food, country musicWeiterlesen